© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
Solidus - Constantius III VICTORIA AVGGG RV; Ravenna
421 year| Gold | 4.44 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Western Roman Empire (Rome) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantius III (421) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 421 |
| Value | 1 Solidus |
| Currency | Solidus |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 4.44 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#405841 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Constantius III, draped, cuirassed, standing right, relaxed, holding standard in right hand and Victory on globe in left hand; spurning seated bound captive whose knees are flat with left foot.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VICTORI A AVGGG
R V
COMOB
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Solidus - Constantius III (VICTORIA AVGGG RV; Ravenna) (421) coin is that it was issued during a time of significant economic and political change in the Western Roman Empire. The coin was minted in Ravenna, which was the capital of the Western Roman Empire at the time, and it features an image of Constantius III, who was the Emperor of the Western Roman Empire from 421 to 422 AD. The coin's design and inscription reflect the political and religious ideologies of the time, with the image of Constantius III on one side and the inscription "VICTORIA AVGGG RV" (Victory of the Augusti) on the other. The coin's gold content and weight of 4.44 grams also reflect the economic policies of the time, as the Solidus was a standardized gold coin that was used throughout the Empire. Overall, this coin provides a unique insight into the history and culture of the Western Roman Empire during a time of significant change and upheaval.
